Topic: identity theft risk
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Google Can Now Track Your ID Searches
Google has expanded its "Results about you" dashboard to let users monitor and request removal of search listings that expose sensitive government IDs like Social Security and passport numbers, helping combat identity theft. The tool automatically scans for these identifiers and notifies users of...
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TaskUs Staff Implicated in Coinbase Data Breach, Court Docs Claim
A TaskUs employee was identified as the central figure in a major data breach at Coinbase, involving stolen customer data and social engineering attacks. The breach compromised nearly 70,000 users' personal information, leading to a $20 million ransom demand and significant financial losses. Task...
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Whistleblower: DOGE Exposed Millions' Social Security Data
A whistleblower revealed that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may have exposed millions of Americans' Social Security numbers by uploading sensitive data to an inadequately secured cloud server, ignoring security warnings. The FBI warned that China's Salt Typhoon cyberespionage gr...
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DaVita Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Million Patients in Ransomware Attack
DaVita suffered a ransomware attack exposing personal, health, and financial data of approximately 2.7 million patients. The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility and published stolen data after failed negotiations with the company. DaVita is notifying affected individuals, offering cr...
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Allianz Life Data Breach: 1.1 Million Customers' Data Exposed
Allianz Life suffered a cybersecurity breach affecting 1.1 million individuals, compromising sensitive personal data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The attack, attributed to the ShinyHunters group, exploited a cloud-based CRM platform using social engineering and malicio...
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How to Recognize and Avoid Wrong Number Scams
Wrong number scams use deceptive texts to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information or sending money, often appearing as innocent mistakes. Scammers employ tactics like fake package inquiries or personal updates to seem genuine, aiming to spark a response and confirm the number is a...
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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Exposes 2.2 Million Customers
Ahold Delhaize suffered a major data breach affecting 2.2 million individuals, exposing sensitive employee records like names, government IDs, and bank details, but customer data remained untouched. The breach, 40 times larger than typical ransomware attacks on retailers, highlights a trend of cy...
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49M AT&T Users Exposed in Repackaged Data Leak
Millions of AT&T customers face renewed privacy risks as hackers repackage stolen 2021 breach data, now directly linking Social Security numbers and birth dates to user profiles. AT&T confirmed the data resurfaced from the 2021 breach, with hackers falsely attributing it to a 2024 incident, while...
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